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NATE ELECTRICAL EXAM REVIEW
QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
2026
▶ All else being equal, which of the following wire sizes will carry the most
current?

A: 10 ga

B: 14 ga

C: 12 ga

D: 18 ga. Answer: A: 10 ga

▶ The run capacitor on a motor is used to:

A: Increase torque

B: Increase horsepower

C: Decrease resistance

D: Increase amperage. Answer: A: Increase torque

▶ Doubling the voltage to a resistance will cause the power or watts to:

A: Double

B: Triple

C: Quadruple

D: Remain the same. Answer: C: Quadruple

▶ What is impedance?

, A: Opposition to alternating current flow

B: Electrical flow

C: Amperage

D: Electrical pressure. Answer: A: Opposition to alternating current flow

▶ How are fuses sized?

A: By amperage

B: By microfarads

C: By voltage

D: Both a and c. Answer: D: Both a and c

▶ Capacitors are rated in:

A: Amperes

B: Microfarads

C: Volts

D: Both b and c. Answer: D: Both b and c

▶ One horsepower is equal to _______ watts.

A: 3.414

B: 746

C: 1.08

D: 1200. Answer: B: 746

▶ How much resistance must be placed in a 220-volt circuit to limit the
current to 2 amps?